Catherine Cook School

• Type: Full-Time, Temporary
• Supervisor: Head of Lower School
• Location: Chicago, IL, on-site
• Starting Date: October 2026
• Ending Date: February 2027

Why consider Catherine Cook School?

Cook is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders.

All Cook employees are trained and supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community.  At Cook, we commit to all community members being active learners, from our preschool students to us as adults. 

We invite you to consider how Cook will benefit from having you, along with your experiences in educating and learning, as a part of our community.  

How will this role contribute to the growth of the Cook community?

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Spanish teacher long-term substitute to join our teaching team. The Spanish program builds listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and lays a foundation in grammar and vocabulary appropriate for a variety of life situations. An emphasis is also placed on the study and appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures. Applicants should be experienced in differentiating learning for a wide range of children’s abilities and interests. We follow a responsive approach to social-emotional learning.

How will I contribute and grow personally and professionally in this role?

• Connecting with and caring for students and colleagues through weekly duties and administrative tasks 

• Growing as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities

• Applying skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building.  

• Proactively and reflectively communicating through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators

• Growing our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts 

• Serving as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts

• Employing Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication 

What will the ideal candidate for this role embody?

• Ability to develop academically challenging, appropriately differentiated Spanish curricula

• Utilize a TPR/TPRS or story-telling approach to world language instruction

• Experience teaching using the Comprehensible-Input approach 

• Use a wide range of authentic assessment strategies

• Be responsive to and enjoy students from Preschool through 4th grade

• Communicate thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents/guardians

• Create thoughtful, well-written progress reports

• Work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team

• Be willing to participate actively in discussions about cultural, racial, and other identities with students and colleagues

Catherine Cook School is an equal-opportunity employer. We recognize that skills and insights are developed through a variety of professional and lived experiences. We seek to be more representative of the communities in which we live and who we teach.  We are intentionally seeking candidates who can demonstrate the core qualifications of this role through a combination of both non-traditional and traditional personal and professional experiences.

What is the salary range for this position?

In compliance with IL’s Equal Pay Act, this position will be paid between $2,500 and $2,750 semi-monthly, prorated based on days worked. Salary is based on relevant education and experience. This is a temporary position and is not eligible for health, retirement, or other employee benefits. Paid leave will accrue in accordance with the Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance.